Downtown Fort Worth Parade of Lights postponed due to severe weather forecast
November 21,2025
See full Fort Worth Star-Telegram article by Jake Harris & Ella Gonzales here.
The GM Financial Parade of Lights, originally scheduled for this Sunday, Nov. 23 in downtown Fort Worth, is now postponed one week to Sunday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. due to severe weather forecasts, according to a Nov. 20 news release.
The Nov. 23 forecast calls for heavy rain and storms during the original event time. The National Weather Service forecasters’ discussion mentions a storm system arriving that day, lasting into next week, with temperatures in the upper 60s and 70s.
“The safety of our participants, attendees, and community is our top priority,” the news release reads. “With severe weather expected on the original date, the decision to reschedule ensures that everyone can enjoy this cherished holiday tradition in a safe and festive environment.”
What if I bought tickets?
If you purchased parade Street Seats in advance, those tickets will be valid for the new Nov. 30 date. If you are now unable to attend the new date and want a refund, click the “Contact eTix” in your confirmation email to request a refund.
When will the new Parade of Lights start?
Again, the Parade of Lights will now begin at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30 at the intersection of Weatherford and Throckmorton Streets.
The first few floats will be from the Fort Worth Police Mounted Patrol, GM Financial and Arlington Heights High School band and the Stingerettes dance team and cheerleaders.
GM Financial encourages visitors to arrive no later than 4 p.m. to find parking in downtown and find a good spot to watch or find your assigned street seats if bought. To see a map of parking options in downtown, click here.
Which streets will be closed due to the Parade of Lights?
The Parade of Lights stretches about a mile-and-a-half from the Fort Worth Courthouse all the way to the Convention Center. It’s safe to say residents should avoid downtown all day, as most of the roads will be inaccessible.
The route will use these roads, and residents should expect them to be closed as early as 6 a.m. on Nov. 30:
The parade will begin at the intersection of Weatherford and Throckmorton Streets.
Continue east on Weatherford Street.
Turn south on Commerce to 9th Street.
At 9th Street, the parade turns west, then past the Convention Center to Houston St.
Continue north on Houston Street to 2nd St.
Continue west on 2nd St. to Throckmorton Street.
The final turn will be south to 3rd St., where the parade ends.
Other road closures: Taylor, Lamar, Burnett, Cherry Streets, portions of 1st, Florence Streets, Belknap, Lancaster, and North Main Streets.
To see a full list of the detailed road closures, see GM Financial’s website here.
How to watch the Parade of Lights at home
If you cannot make the Parade of Lights but would like to see the 100-plus floats, it will air live on TV and online.
To watch:
Stream live online beginning at 6 p.m. on CBSDFW.com and the Parade of Lights’ Facebook page.
The live TV broadcast starts at 6 p.m. on KTXA-TV / TXA-21. A second broadcast will air again on Christmas Eve.